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Online bids hit $342 for Glenlea Park's top Merino ewes at Keith

Online bids hit $342 for Glenlea Park's top Merino ewes at Keith

The Keith Merino Breeders offshears sale may have been entirely online but it still produced the highest price seen at any of the feature ewe sales for the season.

Resilience workshops starting in Mid North

Resilience workshops starting in Mid North

A SERIES of emergency resilience workshops, held by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, will kick off tomorrow at Clare.

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding as bridge between woolgrower to end-user lessens.

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

Here's your chance to relay South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year ceremony.

Resilience workshops starting in Mid North

Resilience workshops starting in Mid North

A SERIES of emergency resilience workshops, held by the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, will kick off tomorrow at Clare.

Volume buyers underpin Kenlorne auction

Volume buyers underpin Kenlorne auction

KENLORNE Poll Dorset stud held its 30th annual on-property sale near Beachport on Tuesday last week, with volume buyers having a big impact.

Prices up at Richmond Pk, Mulgundawa sale

Prices up at Richmond Pk, Mulgundawa sale

A STRONG outlook for agriculture and recent spike in lamb prices contributed to a buoyant on-property sale for Richmond Park White Suffolks and Mulgundawa Poll Dorsets.

#FinishWaterWaste campaign delivers water to drought-stricken farmers

#FinishWaterWaste campaign delivers water to drought-stricken farmers

More than 50 drought-affected farmers across the country are sharing in one million litres of water being delivered in the space of just one week, as part of a national water-saving initiative, #FinishWaterWaste.

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Tailored red meat production regimes, similar to certified grassfed programs may deliver lower-emission product without onerous measurement demands on producers

Prices up at Richmond Pk, Mulgundawa sale

Prices up at Richmond Pk, Mulgundawa sale

A STRONG outlook for agriculture and recent spike in lamb prices contributed to a buoyant on-property sale for Richmond Park White Suffolks and Mulgundawa Poll Dorsets.

Radical animal activist group renames in bid to regain charity status

Radical animal activist group renames in bid to regain charity status

Aussie Farms changed its name to the Farm Transparency Project, however the organisation remains identical, with the same executive director and the same objectives targeting the animal agriculture industry.

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

Replay SA's 2021 Australian of the Year awards ceremony

Here's your chance to relay South Australia's 2021 Australian of the Year ceremony.

#FinishWaterWaste campaign delivers water to drought-stricken farmers

#FinishWaterWaste campaign delivers water to drought-stricken farmers

More than 50 drought-affected farmers across the country are sharing in one million litres of water being delivered in the space of just one week, as part of a national water-saving initiative, #FinishWaterWaste.

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding as bridge between woolgrower to end-user lessens.

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Tailored red meat production regimes, similar to certified grassfed programs may deliver lower-emission product without onerous measurement demands on producers

Radical animal activist group renames in bid to regain charity status

Radical animal activist group renames in bid to regain charity status

Aussie Farms changed its name to the Farm Transparency Project, however the organisation remains identical, with the same executive director and the same objectives targeting the animal agriculture industry.

Review recommends WoolPoll be held once every five years

Review recommends WoolPoll be held once every five years

A federal government review of the WoolPoll process has recommended it shift from being held once every three years to once every five years.

Review recommends WoolPoll be held once every five years

Remote communities in line for cheaper electricity

Confidence high at Taljar Polwarth ram sale

New high-tech fire truck delivered to Adelaide Hills

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East coast harvest delays appear inevitable

East coast harvest delays appear inevitable

Grain quality concerns raised in light of potentially wet harvest conditions.

Staggering bounce back in NSW grain production

Staggering bounce back in NSW grain production

The rebound in NSW grain production is likely to a record, with the 2019-20 drought followed by the predicted 2020-21 bumper.

Getting hay off quicker and safer with Hay Guard

Getting hay off quicker and safer with Hay Guard

Hay producers using a hay preservative are impressed at the cuts to curing time and the reduction of storage risk it creates.

West grain production downgrades

West grain production downgrades

There is a lot of hype on the east coast about the upcoming harvest but in the west things do not look so good due to a dry spring.

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WoolQ fails to meet important registration, transaction targets

WoolQ fails to meet important registration, transaction targets

AWI has revealed WoolQ did not meet important registration and transaction targets last financial year.

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding

Wool recovery slowly unfolding as bridge between woolgrower to end-user lessens.

Review recommends WoolPoll be held once every five years

Review recommends WoolPoll be held once every five years

A federal government review of the WoolPoll process has recommended it shift from being held once every three years to once every five years.

Confidence high at Taljar Polwarth ram sale

Confidence high at Taljar Polwarth ram sale

Everyone's confidence was high having received decent rainfall over the October long weekend.

Bumpy ride for wool continues

Bumpy ride for wool continues

Low supplies continue to spur buying activity in the wool market.

Lamb exports on the up as economies recover

Lamb exports on the up as economies recover

Despite Covid shaking the export markets up earlier this year, lamb is making a recovery.

Wool continues to lift

Wool continues to lift

Australian wool market continues positive trend.

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Cattle Council announces board candidates

Cattle Council announces board candidates

All five of the candidates announced by Cattle Council are current CCA board members.

Here's what makes cattle chill out

Here's what makes cattle chill out

Researchers confirm cows like a good face-to-face chat.

Foray into feedlotting pays off for Linkes

Foray into feedlotting pays off for Linkes

Edward Linke always knew he wanted to go farming full-time once he finished high school, but waiting was an issue.

Entrants sought for Stock Journal's 2021 Beef Week

Entrants sought for Stock Journal's 2021 Beef Week

Stock Journal's 2021 Beef Week will proceed in its traditional format from February 5 to 9 next year.

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There's no substitute for quality equipment when growing grain

There's no substitute for quality equipment when growing grain

When growing grain, you should be able to rely on is your equipment to get the job done. That's why growers right across the country choose Geronimo when replacing or upgrading their gear.

Hay shed boom as exports grow to 1 million metric tonnes this year

Hay shed boom as exports grow to 1 million metric tonnes this year

For the past decade, South Australian grower Sam Irish has been exporting hay. It's an industry that has boomed in Australia, with hay exports increasing 20 per cent over the past five years.

Fennec doubles down on lice protection

Fennec doubles down on lice protection

Combination worm control has been widely accepted as a worm management tool for sheep producers for some time, but there has not been a combination product for lice control available - until now.

Agricultural businesses band together through tough seasons

Agricultural businesses band together through tough seasons

Sponsored Content: Agricultural Equipment Holdings (AEH) is a collection of rural businesses, banding together to serve their communities.

Straban - home of Kilburnie Angus - up for auction

Straban - home of Kilburnie Angus - up for auction

Straban will go to Auction at 11pm Thursday, October 29, at Walcha Vet Supplies.

A decade in the making for three-way breeding results

A decade in the making for three-way breeding results

Sponsored Content: Josh and Lilli Philp run more than 700 head at Riverbank, a 420-hectare dairy farm. In 2008, the Philps chose to use the GoldenCross program, a three-breed program that uses VikingHolstein, VikingRed and VikingJersey genetics. A decade on, the results speak for themselves.

Good canopy management for tuber production

Good canopy management for tuber production

Getting a healthy canopy established early on will pay dividends come harvest time.

New barley is a dry climate 'Beast'

New barley is a dry climate 'Beast'

New barley variety 'Beast' is set to enhance the productivity and resilience of growers across Australia.

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Adaptation and change pays dividends

Adaptation and change pays dividends

Changing tack is never easy but for those bold enough to do so, such as the Curtis family, the benefits could be enormous.

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

Limousins progressing in leaps and bounds

The annual society-sponsored Northern Limousin Breeders Sale will be happening this year on Friday, August 7, from 12pm to 5pm.

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

Hundreds of Booroomooka Angus' top bulls go under hammer in blockbuster sale

The Booroomooka Angus Bull Sale (August 14) will see 231 of the prestigious stud's high quality animals go under the hammer.

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

Lawral Park SAMM genetics lift lamb growth at Bordertown

The SAMM sheep breed is the backbone of the Pietsch family's mixed farming operation at Bordertown in South Australia, producing quality ewes for prime lamb production.

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

World's largest Speckle Park sale garners attention across the beef industry

Many commercial beef producers are looking to the Speckle Park to improve the efficiency of their herd.

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Hazeldean Angus announces inaugural bull sale in Tamworth, NSW

Seedstock industry leader, Hazeldean Angus, will hold its first bull sale in Tamworth on Wednesday, August 19, to better service clients in northern NSW.

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

Boosting production, profits with Belmont Reds

The 2020 Seifert Belmont Reds sale is on July 30, on property and via AuctionsPlus.

Bringing the sale yard to you

Bringing the sale yard to you

New online platform FarmGate Auctions is in development to add stud sales to its services.

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Open the borders to SA: VFF

Open the borders to SA: VFF

SA "border bubble" needs to go further, says VFF.

SA-Vic border travel bubble extended

SA-Vic border travel bubble extended

Cross-border community members along the SA-Vic border have welcomed the extension of the 'border bubble', enabling more Vic residents who have been shut out of SA for months to enter the state.

Listen to your heart

Listen to your heart

People with cardiovascular disease are more at risk of contracting COVID-19

SA-Vic border residents back federal government's 'hot spot' plan

SA-Vic border residents back federal government's 'hot spot' plan

Paula Gust, who is one of the driving forces behind the Cross Border Call Out Facebook page, says many cross-border zone members are wary of being shut out of SA again.

Double celebration for Broken Hill area

Double celebration for Broken Hill area

Residents of NSW's Western Division have had double cause for celebration this week with many receiving their highest rainfall in years and the state government relaxing border restrictions.

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

Showing them the money - $39m in grants open to shows, field days

A 'pandemic-busting cash injection' for shows and field day events forced to cancel because of COVID-19 is now available.

Boarders facing border dilemma

Boarders facing border dilemma

FAMILIES based in Far West NSW are urging the SA government to take a "common sense" approach to the border with school holidays to begin at the end of next week.

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

Ag output values flatline at $61b as virus and restocking cut earnings

An improved season will be a drag on some agricultural production earnings this year as producers rebuild after drought, withholding livestock from market

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Confidence high at Taljar Polwarth ram sale

Confidence high at Taljar Polwarth ram sale

Everyone's confidence was high having received decent rainfall over the October long weekend.

Scottsvale sold at auction | Video

Scottsvale sold at auction | Video

Mitchell buffel grass property Scottsvale has sold at auction for $2.775 million.

Flashback Friday - October 2000

Flashback Friday - October 2000

Today's Flashback Friday hails back 20 years to the October 2000 edition of Stock Journal.

Licence fees on internet giants key to saving our voices: Joyce

Licence fees on internet giants key to saving our voices: Joyce

Barnaby Joyce weighs in on Save our Voices campaign.

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Cotton price surprise after China boycott, but exporters brace for pain

Cotton price surprise after China boycott, but exporters brace for pain

The cotton trade is bracing for leaner times, but has been buoyed by strong price trends after Beijing's unofficial ban on Australian exports

East coast harvest delays appear inevitable

East coast harvest delays appear inevitable

Grain quality concerns raised in light of potentially wet harvest conditions.

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Green shoots sprout in climate-friendly meat opportunities

Tailored red meat production regimes, similar to certified grassfed programs may deliver lower-emission product without onerous measurement demands on producers

Property sales innovator claims ALPA ACM Agency Award

Property sales innovator claims ALPA ACM Agency Award

A first-time property deal enabled Jake Smith to claim the 2020 ALPA ACM Agency Award.

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Milk production rising in Vic, Tas and SA

Milk production rising in Vic, Tas and SA

Milk production in all three dairy areas of Victoria rose in August with western Victoria the strongest at 6.8pc.

Industry-owned brand SADA Fresh adds cheese to dairy lines

A NEW cheese brand will available on SA shelves from today, with the proceeds to go back into helping support the local dairy industry.

SA leads charge in milk production increase

SA leads charge in milk production increase

FOR the first time in three years, the national milk pool is expected to increase this season, but there are also trends emerging that will need to be managed carefully.

Milk production forecast to lift

Milk production forecast to lift

Australian milk production is set to increase this season for the first time in three years, according to Dairy Australia's October Situation and Outlook.

Fonterra sells Chinese farms

Fonterra sells Chinese farms

Fonterra is selling its China farms for a total of $NZ555 million, after successfully developing the farms alongside local partners.

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Controversial quad bike code comes into effect

Controversial quad bike code comes into effect

New regulations regarding quad bike safety came into effect over the weekend.

Record tractor year still on track

Record tractor year still on track

Tractor sales in September were up 29 per cent on the same time last year.

NZ apple orchard uses world's first commercial robot picker

NZ apple orchard uses world's first commercial robot picker

Yep, there's a robot picking a commercial apple orchard in New Zealand.

Great Scott, mining vehicle goes electric

Great Scott, mining vehicle goes electric

A 20 tonne loader is believed to be the first piece of heavy mining equipment in the world to have been retrofitted with battery technology.

John Deere dealership shakeup as Chesterfield sells out

John Deere dealership shakeup as Chesterfield sells out

John Deere dealership giant RDO Australia Group is poised to grow int a franchise network spanning 29 branches in Queensland and NSW.

John Deere zeroes in on new mower conditioner line-up

John Deere zeroes in on new mower conditioner line-up

John Deere was updated its Z series line-up of mower conditions for the 2021 year.

Metalcorp gets boost for being Aussie

Metalcorp gets boost for being Aussie

Iconic Australian rural company Metalcorp is set to launch an e-commerce website for improved customer service.

AgTrader is now also your place for rural properties

AgTrader is now also your place for rural properties

ACM's rural news network switches to AgTrader property portal as part of a new joint venture with realestateview.com.au.

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Valkyrie's Palari asking $16 million

Valkyrie's Palari asking $16 million

The Deguara family's 5492 hectare Valkyrie property Palari has been listed for sale at $16 million.

Property sales innovator claims ALPA ACM Agency Award

Property sales innovator claims ALPA ACM Agency Award

A first-time property deal enabled Jake Smith to claim the 2020 ALPA ACM Agency Award.

Scottsvale sold at auction | Video

Scottsvale sold at auction | Video

Mitchell buffel grass property Scottsvale has sold at auction for $2.775 million.

Quilpie property Yambutta sold

Quilpie property Yambutta sold

The versatile Quilpie property Yambutta has sold through Nutrien Harcourts.

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Hats off to rural women making a difference on farms, in labs, or on the beach

Hats off to rural women making a difference on farms, in labs, or on the beach

The United Nations is recognising the contribution of rural women in enhancing rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural poverty.

How will Australia look back at its COVID-19 restrictions in defining our cultural landscape?

How will Australia look back at its COVID-19 restrictions in defining our cultural landscape?

CWA president Tanya Cameron considers how hindsight will judge the nation's response to COVID-19.

Your local media just wants a fair go

Your local media just wants a fair go

Prime TV CEO Ian Audsley says regional media voices are at risk